A render of Schneider Electric’ s facility in Scarborough, UK
“The question is no longer whether growth will occur, but how intelligently and sustainably we can deliver it”
Matthew Baynes, Vice President of Secure Power & Data Centres, UK and Ireland, Schneider Electric hyperscale facilities, semiconductor fabrication facilities and biopharma plants are steered towards green energy parks – co-located with indigenous renewables like offshore wind and aligned with national priorities for housing, transport and water.
“ LEAP shows that governmentindustry clarity attracts investment while protecting grids. It basically says: we still want strategic digital infrastructure, but it needs to support grid stability, renewables and regional balance,” Matthew explains.“ From an investor point of view, that kind of clarity is integral and from a system point of view, it’ s essential.”
26 April 2026